Why has VW increased the intervals for cambelt changes?

Why has VW recently changed the cam belt change interval on my 2010 Tiguan TDI (as quoted by my VW dealer) from 40,000 miles/5 years to 160,000 miles/ 15 years? What is the justification for this and is...

What PHEV estates can carry my mountain bike?

Can you recommend a vehicle preferably an estate that I can occasionally put a Trek Rail mountain bike (without having to take the wheels off or otherwise disassemble the bike). I am going to miss the...

Can I sell a car that is currently SORN?

My brother stopped the insurance on a 2012 1.2 VW Golf with low mileage that my 92 year old mother owns and is a main driver of because of her illness to save on the high cost, but now because it has been...

Should I buy a petrol or diesel SUV?

I'm looking for a 2019 VW Touareg 3.0 - should I buy the TDI or TSI, I would be towing a caravan but it would be 99.5% solo driving. I'm thinking of future government rises in fuel duty and road fund duty...

Is the Volkswagen ID3 a good buy?

I'm thinking about a used 58Kw ID 3 on a 71 plate, I've heard there are reliability issues with some of the components, my wife's Enyaq recently needed to have a regulator replaced under warranty. am...

What should we replace our family MPV with?

We have an 18 plate 1.4 Petrol VW Sharan which has done just over 96K miles. We bought it as an ex demo, so it was loaded with extras. As it is approaching 100,000 miles, I wondered if we should trade...

Is Volkswagen in trouble?

I am seriously contemplating purchasing a brand new VW Tiguan but am very concerned about the headlines saying VW are just about to close down three of its factories. Should I be worried?

What is a suitable electric car for a driving instructor?

I am currently undergoing training to become a driving instructor. Once I have qualified, I am looking to buy my own vehicle rather than lease from one of the major national driving schools. I am looking...

Which fun car should I choose?

I can afford up to £13000 for a fun car. I rarely have a pasenger. A MINI Cooper 3 door would be fine. Or a VW Up GTI. Both are good but is the Up easier to work on and reliable? An ex MINI mechanic,...

Can I fit all-season tyres to my EV?

Can I fit all weather tyres to my ID3 EV? The fitter is concerned that only low rolling resistant tyres should be fitted as replacements or else the range could drop by up to 25%. All weather tyres would...